RHWinter Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 19 hours ago, Nick Belbin said: I'm almost afraid to ask because I don't want to appear negative - this is a kit I've been waiting for almost as much as the GR1!! Question is: are all the vortex generators now present on both wings or is a minor bit of surgery needed? Looking forward to getting mine! Nick Happy with the trainer! Looking foreward to a GR.1! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 18 hours ago, TimB said: Sounds really good. Thanks to all involved. A few issues with the weapons don't worry me, given the infrequency with which they were carried. I think there will be several to do (at least 4 Sqn, and VAAC). My one is en route, hopefully withough as many refuelli ng stops as the real thing needed. Regards Tim In my time on 233 OCU and 4 Sqn, the T2/4's (and GR3) I worked on carried SNEB rocket pods on up to four range training missions a day, Infrequent is not really the word I would use! The only thing I miss from this kit is a CBLS 100 (or 2). A usual configuration was 2x rocket pods and centreline CBLS. Selwyn 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 2 minutes ago, Selwyn said: In my time on 233 OCU and 4 Sqn, the T2/4's (and GR3) I worked on carried SNEB rocket pods on up to four range training missions a day, Infrequent is not really the word I would use! The only thing I miss from this kit is a CBLS 100 (or 2). A usual configuration was 2x rocket pods and centreline CBLS. Selwyn equally, they are often photographed with just two tanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Belbin Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Very excited now - roll on Telford!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Ordered mine in China to collect the first week of November :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted October 27, 2017 Author Share Posted October 27, 2017 (edited) A first look on Cybermodeler: https://www.cybermodeler.com/hobby/kits/kin/kit_kin_48040.shtml And at Hyperscale: http://www.hyperscale.com/2017/reviews/kits/kinetick48040reviewbg_1.htm V.P. Edited October 31, 2017 by Homebee 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 On 23/10/2017 at 10:16 AM, Caerbannog said: Ordered mine in China to collect the first week of November :-) That's a hell of a long way to go for a kit! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimB Posted October 27, 2017 Share Posted October 27, 2017 On 10/20/2017 at 12:54 PM, Selwyn said: In my time on 233 OCU and 4 Sqn, the T2/4's (and GR3) I worked on carried SNEB rocket pods on up to four range training missions a day, Infrequent is not really the word I would use! The only thing I miss from this kit is a CBLS 100 (or 2). A usual configuration was 2x rocket pods and centreline CBLS. Selwyn Hi, Selwyn. Sorry, forgot the OCU. SNEB were rarely used on IV(AC) when I was there other than at Decci. CBLS and/or recce pod were more usual. I've just ordered 2 of the Flightpath CBLS for my T4. Regards Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selwyn Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 11 hours ago, TimB said: Hi, Selwyn. Sorry, forgot the OCU. SNEB were rarely used on IV(AC) when I was there other than at Decci. CBLS and/or recce pod were more usual. I've just ordered 2 of the Flightpath CBLS for my T4. Regards Tim Tim I was on 4(AC) late 80 to late 82 and SNEB was a daily load. That, along with 4lb practice bombs and 2x120 30mm were the most common, we occasionally did 28lb practice as well. Selwyn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shar2 Posted October 28, 2017 Share Posted October 28, 2017 Well, the minor problems with this kit won't stop me getting one. Naturally, it will be built as a T-4N, in overall grey. Will have to get some CBLS too as they were the only things we fitted, other than the guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 On 27.10.2017 at 09:58, 593jones said: That's a hell of a long way to go for a kit! There you see how much I have waited for this! ;-) Edit: Just arrived in China and collected the kit: The box is crammed with parts, optional verticals, optinal wings (tbh no idea why) and a huge decal sheet in perfect register. I cannot post pics from here though - sorry. Looks like a great kit. Edit: René 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caerbannog Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 Review here: http://www.hyperscale.com/2017/reviews/kits/kinetick48040reviewbg_1.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
593jones Posted November 9, 2017 Share Posted November 9, 2017 On 01/11/2017 at 7:55 PM, Caerbannog said: There you see how much I have waited for this! ;-) Edit: Just arrived in China and collected the kit: The box is crammed with parts, optional verticals, optinal wings (tbh no idea why) and a huge decal sheet in perfect register. I cannot post pics from here though - sorry. Looks like a great kit. Edit: René Mmm, that does look nice. Worth the journey! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 Looks great! The SNEB pods have visible rocket noses showing though - I thought they were covered by frangible teardrops? Easy enough to sand back if so I guess! TT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 13 minutes ago, TEXANTOMCAT said: Looks great! The SNEB pods have visible rocket noses showing though - I thought they were covered by frangible teardrops? Easy enough to sand back if so I guess! TT Yeah, that was a bit of a mistake from Kinetic - if you read NIck's post above, they were meant to be RN 36 3 row pods, but got a bit of a mish mash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEXANTOMCAT Posted November 10, 2017 Share Posted November 10, 2017 13 minutes ago, Dave Fleming said: Yeah, that was a bit of a mistake from Kinetic - if you read NIck's post above, they were meant to be RN 36 3 row pods, but got a bit of a mish mash. Apologies, missed the post, we have a SNEB pod in our Museum and thought it must be an error. Right sod to move as well! Thanks DF 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMP2 Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Re the rocket pods - CMK do some resin ones and I found these the other day that appear pretty good, not seen them before and looks like they come as a set of four too - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ResKit-48-0060-Matra-155-4pcs-Hunter-Canberra-Harrier-Phantom-Jaguar-Hawk-1-48/292313963584?hash=item440f451c40:g:t-kAAOSwH-dZ-Y7w Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottC Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 I picked up mine yesterday at Telford and it looks very nice as have Kinetics other 48th Harriers to date. ScottC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChocksAway Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 Folks Here's my example, not-quite-finished, build that was on display at SMW ... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homebee Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 (edited) An a review in your favourite forum: http://www.britmodeller.com/forums/index.php?/topic/235033837-two-seat-t-harrier-t2t2at4t4nt8-148/ V.P. Edited February 24, 2018 by Homebee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albeback52 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 On 20/10/2017 at 12:54 PM, Selwyn said: In my time on 233 OCU and 4 Sqn, the T2/4's (and GR3) I worked on carried SNEB rocket pods on up to four range training missions a day, Infrequent is not really the word I would use! The only thing I miss from this kit is a CBLS 100 (or 2). A usual configuration was 2x rocket pods and centreline CBLS. Selwyn To be honest, I don't think the frequency of use makes any difference. If the aircraft could use a particular store then, I would suggest it's inclusion is valid. Besides, I like my models festooned with lots of lethal whizz bangs! Allan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReccePhreak Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 I thought I read somewhere (but can't remember where) that the seats are incorrect for a Royal Thai Navy TAV-8S. Any comment on that? If so, which aftermarket seats are recommended? Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurent Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 3 hours ago, ReccePhreak said: I thought I read somewhere (but can't remember where) that the seats are incorrect for a Royal Thai Navy TAV-8S. Any comment on that? If so, which aftermarket seats are recommended? Stencel SEU-3A seats. Wingman set made for the German Alpha Jet look right: https://wingmanmodels.com/wm/Pulsar/en_US.Store.display.88./wmf48002 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Fleming Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 (edited) 9 hours ago, Laurent said: Stencel SEU-3A seats. Wingman set made for the German Alpha Jet look right: https://wingmanmodels.com/wm/Pulsar/en_US.Store.display.88./wmf48002 SEU-3A is the single seater seat. The two seaters need different canopy breakers on top, but are otherwise the Wolfman ones are pretty good (The official designations are Stencel S-III-S-3 / SJU-13/A in the front seat and the Stencel S-III-S-3 / SJU-14/A in the back - SIIIS3 is Stencel's generic name for the family ) Edited March 29, 2018 by Dave Fleming 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
exdraken Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 some inspiration for the Spanish and Thai ones? https://get.google.com/albumarchive/102595656723581890286/album/AF1QipPqaZ2mJhnUTpp75Kx4-lOhjjuE4BjtjObuyJ7z/AF1QipM72uFBDRPjsRbUKrQbdBs0sogeOUA7tow5IYkt https://get.google.com/albumarchive/102595656723581890286/album/AF1QipPqaZ2mJhnUTpp75Kx4-lOhjjuE4BjtjObuyJ7z/AF1QipMqulQPQpJVzqDaiCP84MRXM-Lj6yvESBIllZ94 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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